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Pre-Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants (P.A.) are trained personnel who provide patient services under the supervision and direction of a licensed physician (D.O. or M.D.). The P.A. practice is centered on patient care. Their duties can include obtaining patient histories, performing physicals, performing diagnostic and therapeutic functions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, providing emergency medical services, assisting in surgery and prescribing medications. The job market for P.A.s is excellent. Physician Assistant training programs are generally two years in length. The majority of applicants have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to entering P.A. school. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required by many schools.